IT’S OK TO NOT BE OK: A GUIDE TO SEEKING SUPPORT

Call 000 (Emergency Services) if life is in danger‍

Our mental health is not fixed or static, and it is important to understand when you should seek help. Knowing when to seek help is a key step in taking control of your mental health. Sometimes having the courage to seek support is difficult, you may feel ashamed, embarrassed or fearful so asking for help can be a challenge.

If you have witnessed a change in your normal behaviours, you should use that as a motivator or driver to take action.

Take Action

Start a conversation
Start a conversation and seek some support through your personal support networks

Seek support
Seek support through your company EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Make some changes
Make some changes or additions to your habits and routines that will assist in correcting your change in normal behaviours

Seek clinical support
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Further Support Options

There are a range of support options available specific to your personal circumstances or needs. Please find below a comprehensive list of national supports that may be able to help.

24 Hour Crisis Support

If life is in danger call 000.

Lifeline provide confidential 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention. Phone 13 11 14

www.lifeline.org.au

Suicide Call Back Service provide 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people who are affected by suicide

www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au

Beyond Blue provide support for people affected by depression, anxiety and suicide. Phone 1300 22 4636 (24 hours)

www.beyondblue.com.au

online mental health services

What is Cyber Clinic?

Born from a need to connect all Australians with effective and convenient mental healthcare, Cyber Clinic is an app that provides online, video mental health consultations via your smartphone. It is a highly convenient, safe, and secure platform where you can seek therapy for problems like workplace stress, anxiety, trauma, panic, eating disorders, relationship counselling, PTSD, OCD and many more.
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Book a therapist by calling: 1300 112 115
For more information visit https://cyberclinic.com.au/
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What can Cyber Clinic provide you?

MATCH

The Cyber Clinic app uses an AI-driven algorithm to help connect you to like-minded professional therapists, custom picked to help with your unique needs. Access a free directory of Mental health experts or match to your best fit therapist, just with a click of a button.
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CONNECT

Online booking whenever it suits you - you can access our services 24/7 to find help when you need it. Speak with mental health professionals using secure, Medicare-approved video consultations from anywhere with internet access.
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MEASURE

Keep track of your mental health journey and see how your consultations are helping improve your life. Use our Therapeutic Alliance Score to see your progress.
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How to get started with Cyber Clinic?

Get started with the Cyber Clinic App by following these simple steps below:

      1. Download the Cyber Clinic App on your smartphone.
      2. Click Get Started to create an account on the app.
      3. Upload a Mental Health Care plan from your GP to get            automatic Medicare rebates for every consult.
      4. Find your best-fit practitioner
      5. Make a booking.
      6. You will receive a notification informing you once your             booking has been accepted by your practitioner.
      7. At the time of your appointment, your practitioner will            connect with you through our secure video platform.

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If you have any further queries or concerns using the Cyber Clinic app, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our team via support@cyberclinic.com.au or 1300 112 115.
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Download the Cyber Clinic App today

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Mental Health & Mental Illness

Black Dog Institute provide a range of clinical supports for people living with mental illness to help you and your GP, psychologist or psychiatrist better manage your mental health condition

www.blackdoginstitute.org.au

Sane Australia provide support for people living with complex mental illness including providing information, support and referral. Phone 1800 18 7263 (10am-10pm AEST)

www.sane.org

QLife provides Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships

www.qlife.org.au

MensLine is a telephone and online counselling service for men with emotional health and relationship concerns available 24/7

1300 78 99 78

The National Indigenous Critical Response Service supports individuals, families, and communities affected by suicide or other significant trauma

www.thirrili.com.au

Domestic Violence

1800 Respect is a confidential service available 24/7, providing support for, people experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, sexual assault, domestic or family violence. Phone 1800 737 732

www.1800respect.org.au

Family & Relationships

Relationships Australia provides relationship support services for individuals, families and communities. Services include counselling, and family dispute resolution (mediation)

www.relationships.org.au

The Family Relationship Advice Line is a national telephone service that helps families affected by relationship or separation issues. Phone 1800 050 321 (Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday 10am to 4pm)

www.familyrelationships.gov.au

Addiction & Gambling

An online text-based counselling for people concerned about their own drinking or drug use, also available to people concerned about a family member, relative or friend

www.gamblinghelponline.org.au

The National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline offers free and confidential advice about alcohol and other drugs. Phone 1800 805 801

Free 24/7 chat and email counselling and support services for anyone affected by gambling. Phone 1800 858 858 (24/7)

www.counsellingonline.org.au

1800 805 801

Eating Disorders

Butterfly Foundation support people affected by eating disorders and negative body image issues

www.thebutterflyfoundation.org.au

Financial Problems

National Debt Helpline helps people tackle their debt problems. Phone 1800 007 007 (Monday-Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm)

www.ndh.org.au

Grief

GriefLine Community and Family Services Inc. (GriefLine) provides a national telephone service to support people experiencing loss and grief, at any stage in life

www.griefline.org.au

Young People

Kids Helpline is a free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. Phone 1800 55 1800

www.reachout.com

Headspace provide tailored mental health support for 12-25-year-olds. Support is offered through their 100+ centres, phone or online

Reach Out provide online practical support, tools and tips help young people get through anything from everyday issues to tough times, as well as information for parents

www.kidshelpline.com.au

www.headspace.org.au

It is important to remember if you are feeling low, anxious or stressed – you are not alone. There are a range of support options available specific to your personal circumstances or needs.

"The Mental Health Movement delivered a mental health initiative to our NSW and ACT businesses. Delivering a combination of mental health awareness and education to all our managers, supervisors and frontline leaders. They delivered 22 presentations to over 400 employees. The feedback was unbelievable and the positive impact within the workplace has been great. We highly recommend the Mental Health Movement if you are looking for improved mental health outcomes within your workplace."

Greg Price

Executive General Manager NSW, Boral

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Ross Miller

General Manager Retail Banking, St George Bank

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Barry Riley

Health Safety & Training Superintendent, Centennial Coal

"We engaged the Mental Health Movement to deliver stages 1 & 2 of their Mental Health Workplace Blueprint to our entire workforce covering more than 2000 employees. The work was of very high quality and the professionalism was second to none. MHM also work in collaboration with our company employment assistance program linking many employees to further support. This collaboration was a key driver in the huge success of the initiative. We would highly recommend Dan and the MHM to any workforce. It was a pleasure to work with them and be a part of the change."

Keili Adams

Human Resource Manager, Gemco, Temco & Cannington, South 32

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Stephanie O'Dwyer

Health, Wellbeing & Innovation Manager, BlueScope Wollongong

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Sharni Watts

Manager of People & Culture, Georges River Council

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